North America

Pentagon at risk of buying counterfeit parts, say congressional auditors | The Washington Post

Counterfeit parts whose sources knowingly misrepresent where they come from have the potential to disrupt the Defense Department’s supply chain, delay missions, affect the integrity of weapons’ systems and even endanger service members’ lives, ... [Read More]
2012/03/26

February Economic Outlook Report Released | NFDA – National Fastener Distribution Association

US macroeconomic conditions remain positive as we move through the first quarter of 2012. While the rate of growth has slowed over the past 10 months, indicators point to ongoing economic expansion for the next two years. Our major benchmark of ... [Read More]
2012/03/26

Round Table Event –“Your Fastener Future” | American Fastener Journal

Posted Date: 03/26/2012 ***** A Nuts and Bolts look at the Global Economy***** There is sure to be lively discussions as Mike Smith facilitates the evening with 4 industry respected speakers. Come prepared for an enlightened view of our ... [Read More]
2012/03/26

Changes in Importing Fasteners | Fastenerblog.net

Posted by Traveling Salesman at 3/25/2012 3:36 PM Recently, there has been a lot of talk about "re-shoring". The idea that manufacturers are bring jobs/manufacturing back to the U.S. after they had been sent overseas to take advantage of real or ... [Read More]
2012/03/25

New Torque Wrench for Pin Fastening Applications By Mountz Inc. | Einpresswire

/EINPresswire.com/ San Jose, Calif., - Mountz Inc. introduces a new cam-over torque wrench designed with a "Through Hole Spindle" for Pin Fastening applications, which cannot be gripped in the conventional manner. Fasteners such as HI-LITE(R), ... [Read More]
2012/03/23

As clear as daylight | Vision Systems Design #fastlink

As clear as daylightBy Andy WilsonThis month, a leading engineering integrator of robotic and machine vision systems and a fastening technology company announced they had joined forces to introduce robotic capabilities uniquely engineered for a ... [Read More]
2012/03/23

Accurate Manufactured Products Group, Inc. (AMPG) Expands line of USA Made Architectural Fasteners and Standoffs | PRweb

Accurate Manufactured Products Group (AMPG), one of the country’s largest manufacturers and distributors of hard-to-find, specialty fasteners is pleased to announce the roll out of a full line of Architectural Standoffs. All items are made in the ... [Read More]
2012/03/22

Governor meets with German auto suppliers – WNEM TV 5 | Wnem – Würth-Dokka Fasteners

(...) The Würth Group has more than 400 companies in 84 countries and employs 66,000 people worldwide. A division of Wurth, Dokka Fasteners Inc., established a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Auburn Hills in 2010. Dokka produces fasten... [Read More]
2012/03/22

‘Impact Wrench Website’ the Information Resource for Impact Wrenches

Singapore -- (SBWIRE) -- 03/21/2012 -- An impact wrench is an important piece of equipment. It is a tool designed to help mechanics apply good deal of torque to fasten the bolts and nuts with least amount of effort. Earlier, pneumatic wrenches were ... [Read More]
2012/03/22

Rockford Chamber of Commerce gives out manufacturing awards | Rockford Register Star

ROCKFORD — Specialty Screw Corp. and the founders of Women of Today’s Manufacturing won awards at the Rockford Chamber of Commerce’s annual Celebration of Manufacturing Dinner & Expo. The awards were announced tonight at Giovanni’s.... [Read More]
2012/03/22